Laura Nyro - A Little Magic, A Little Kindness - The Complete Mono Albums Collection 07-07-2017

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  1. Michael Sutter

    Michael Sutter Forum Resident

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    Steve's EQ on the AF CD is much better. I'm sure a little EQ would tame the shrillness on this CD.
     
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  2. bluemooze

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  3. snkcube

    snkcube Forum Resident

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    This release is truly one of the best I have ever purchased. Everyone involved in this project put so much love and care into it, from the packaging, artwork, booklet and mastering. The booklet was very informative and detailed, which I enjoyed reading a lot. Plus, seeing the unused pictures from the Eli and the Thirteenth Confession cover shoot was a nice surprise! Thank you, again, for this great release.
     
  4. Cokelike-

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    I also want to speak up and say "THANK YOU!" to all involved in making this release happen. Huge Nyro fan here. Previous to this release, I had a CD copy of "The First Songs", and 3 vinyl copies of "The First Songs". It's been a while since I've listened to this album but its been a favorite summer-time record for years. It just really cool to hear this album in a new way. I'm having a blast with this.

    I had never heard the album in this original running order.

    Original order
    Goodbye Joe 2:36
    Billy's Blues 3:16
    And When I Die 2:37
    Stoney End 2:41
    Lazy Susan 3:50
    Hands Off The Man (Flim Flam Man) 2:25

    Wedding Bell Blues 2:46
    Buy And Sell 3:34
    He's A Runner 3:37
    Blowin' Away 2:20
    I Never Meant To Hurt You 2:49
    California Shoe-Shine Boys 2:43

    "The First Songs" order
    Wedding Bell Blues 2:40
    Billy's Blues 3:16
    California Shoe-Shine Boys 2:43
    Blowin' Away 2:20
    Lazy Susan 3:50
    Goodbye Joe 2:36

    Flim Flam Man 2:25
    Stoney End 2:41
    I Never Meant To Hurt You 2:49
    He's A Runner 3:37
    Buy And Sell 3:34
    And When I Die 2:37

    I'm still listening, and my opinion might change. But, I dont know, I think the "First Songs" running order is superior here. And I can see why they changed the order when they did. "And When I Die" seems so obvious as a side closer. It seems a little weird to hear it as track 3 now. Likewise, starting the album with "Goodbye Joe" also seems strange to me. Thoughts?
     
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  5. dave-gtr

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    Went to get my 2 CD set from Real Gone Music tonight (I had it in my cart for a couple of days...don't know why) and now it's sold out? Was this to be a limited release? Bummed...
     
  6. Muzyck

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    Probably not. Anyway it is still available via Amazon as of now.
     
  7. dave-gtr

    dave-gtr Forum Resident

    Thanks! Last night there were not any. Just snagged the (1) that they had.

    Question: is the AF of Eli that significant an improvement over a) the mono fold in the new set and b) the old stereo cd?

    I'm late to the Nyro party, but am being drawn in..... heavily....
     
  8. The Panda

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    yes to both questions. And it's pricey now, but I guarantee it will only get more expensive as years go by
     
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  9. Jimi Bat

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    Its 21.00 dollars plus shipping at Import Cds and well worth the price.
     
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  10. JMarch3035

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    Hi there, just wanted to once again thank everybody for their incredibly kind words about this release, and let you know that "A Little Magic, A Little Kindness" is back in stock at RealGoneMusic.com and will soon be available once again from Amazon.com. The demand for this release has been happily overwhelming, and we thank you all for your support of Laura's beautiful music.
     
  11. GetHappy!!

    GetHappy!! Forum Resident

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    Great news that it is selling well...now can we please make @ralphb (and me!) happy by doing something special for Gonna Take A Miracle?
     
  12. granola

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    Laura Nyro - The First Songs [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release] (Blu-spec CD2) (November 2017) (Translated And Edited)

    (Mono)
    1. Goodbye Joe
    2. Billy's Blues
    3. And When I Die
    4. Stoney End
    5. Lazy Susan
    6. Hands Off The Man (Flim Flam Man)
    7. Wedding Bell Blues
    8. Buy And Sell
    9. He's A Runner
    10. Blowin' Away
    11. I Never Meant To Hurt You
    12. California Shoeshine Boys
    13. Stoney End (Bonus Track)
    (Stereo)
    14. Goodbye Joe
    15. Billy's Blues
    16. And When I Die
    17. Stoney End
    18. Lazy Susan
    19. Hands Off The Man (Flim Flam Man)
    20. Wedding Bell Blues
    21. Buy And Sell
    22. He's A Runner
    23. Blowin' Away
    24. I Never Meant To Hurt You
    25. California Shoeshine Boys

    SonyMusicShop

    The First Songs [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release] Laura Nyro CD Album

    Laura Nyro - Eli And The Thirteenth Confession [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release] (Blu-spec CD2) (November 2017) (Translated And Edited)

    Disc 1 (Mono)
    1. Luckie
    2. Lu
    3. Sweet Blindness
    4. Poverty Train
    5. Lonely Women
    6. Eli's Coming
    7. Timer
    8. Stoned Soul Picnic
    9. Emmie
    10. Woman's Blues
    11. Once It Was Alright Now (Farmer Joe)
    12. December's Boudoir
    13. The Confession
    14. Eli's Coming (Bonus Track)
    15. Save The Country (Bonus Track)

    Disc 2 (Stereo)
    1. Luckie
    2. Lu
    3. Sweet Blindness
    4. Poverty Train
    5. Lonely Women
    6. Eli's Coming
    7. Timer
    8. Stoned Soul Picnic
    9. Emmie
    10. Woman's Blues
    11. Once It Was Alright Now (Farmer Joe)
    12. December's Boudoir
    13. The Confession
    14. Lu (Demo)
    15. Stoned Soul Picnic (Demo)
    16. Emmie (Demo)

    SonyMusicShop

    Eli And The Thirteenth Confession [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release] Laura Nyro CD Album
     
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  13. Michael Sutter

    Michael Sutter Forum Resident

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    Mono/stereo sets, interesting. Maybe that'll get the monos onto Spotify so I can listen in my car.
     
  14. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    Have loved Laura forever. Saw her live in 1971, solo, on the grand piano. Just before her first "retirement". So brilliant. I have all her original NM vinyl (stereo)....this mono release will be a wonderful addition!
     
  15. fr in sc

    fr in sc Forum Resident

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    Just got it, sounds great, sure glad I stumbled across this thread or I wouldn't have hoid about it!
     
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  16. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

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  17. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    Love the reproduction of a Columbia 2-eye MONO white label promo on the CDs:

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  18. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    This is so amazing. I am hearing details on this mono collection that I've never heard before---brilliant mastering in the Steve Hoffman minimalist school--Steve would approve, I think.
     
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  19. jh901

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    Is this set the best option on CD for Nyro's debut album, which I understand is a genuine mono mix? I couldn't care less about the Eli fold.
     
  20. bluesbro

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    Yes
     
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  22. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    I can say that even as a fold down, it sounds wonderful.
    This from Joe Marchese at theseconddisc.com

    Hi there. I can confirm that “Eli” is a fold-down, but we felt it was a worthy inclusion to this set as remastered from the original tapes because of the rarity of the original U.S. white label promo LP. In addition, we felt that so much of the “is it or isn’t it (a fold down)?” speculation over the years confirmed just how well its stands on its own as a valid alternate view of the album. Hope you take a chance, and enjoy!

    More here--

    COMING TOMORROW! Second Disc Records and Real Gone Music Release Laura Nyro's "Complete Mono Albums Collection"
     
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  23. bluesbro

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    I was answering your question on the debut album
     
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  24. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing

    I know, and you are right. Great MONO on her 1st!
     
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  25. Scope J

    Scope J Senior Member

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    Have this on-loan from the library, nice!
     
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